The Activist Primary The Activist Primary
A day before the International Committee of the Red Cross announced it would reduce its presence in Iraq because the country was becoming increasingly dangerous, President Bush...
Nov 6, 2003 / John Nichols
One Year and Counting One Year and Counting
There will be a presidential election in a year, and it will come as no surprise that we hope Election Night 2004 ends early with the defeat of George W. Bush.
Nov 6, 2003 / The Editors
Labor Warms to Dean Labor Warms to Dean
Even as the labor leaders who support him are redoubling efforts to secure the Democratic presidential nod for Dick Gephardt, it is becoming increasingly clear that the former ...
Oct 30, 2003 / John Nichols
The Party of God The Party of God
As the 2004 election draws nearer and George W. Bush's poll numbers grow shakier, White House operatives are devoting themselves to coddling the religious right.
Oct 30, 2003 / The Editors
Wellstone in 2004 Wellstone in 2004
During the two years when he was exploring a bid for the 2000 Democratic presidential nomination, Paul Wellstone spent a lot of time trying to figure out how a progressive coul...
Oct 23, 2003 / John Nichols
Needed: A Rural Strategy Needed: A Rural Strategy
Democrats can win the farm and small-town vote--if they pay serious attention.
Oct 16, 2003 / Feature / John Nichols
A Healthy Debate A Healthy Debate
Twelve years ago, Harris Wofford made healthcare an issue. Promising to fight for coverage for all, Wofford scored a surprise victory in a Pennsylvania Senate race--inspiring spec...
Oct 16, 2003 / John Nichols
Who’s Afraid of Dennis Kucinich? Who’s Afraid of Dennis Kucinich?
The press seems to think Kucinich isn't serious precisely because he's serious.
Oct 9, 2003 / Feature / Matt Taibbi
Let the General Lead the Charge Let the General Lead the Charge
Clark is in a unique position to challenge Bush's foreign policy.
Oct 9, 2003 / Column / Robert Scheer
Republicans Relaunch the Antigay Culture Wars Republicans Relaunch the Antigay Culture Wars
The GOP embrace of homophobia is more than simply a sop to the far right.
Oct 2, 2003 / Feature / Doug Ireland